Pan | Painted Series | Casino Royale
This artwork was used for the 1st and 2nd editions
1st edition shown, 2nd edition has extra line saying "Reprinted 1955"
There are three pricing variants of the 1st edition, 2' label, 2'printed and unpriced (for export)
Some 1st edition copies have a quad mark issue - see article
01. Casino Royale
Author : Ian FlemingPublisher : Pan / Great Pan
Format : Paperback
Series : Pan / Great Pan painted series
Edition : 1st and 2nd
Year : 1955 (first published with this artwork)
Country published : UK
Artwork designer : Roger Hall
Relevant article : casino-royale-with-quad-mark-variant
General Notes
The “blonde bond” cover of the 1st and 2nd Pan editions was designed by Roger Hall. Listed below are the different editions / variants we have found in our collections. If you have a copy with this artwork please check if your copy fits with the below - if its different please get in touch as even after all these years new variants are still being found. The 1st edition has be found with 2’ printed to the front, 2’ on a label to the front or unpriced (see photo). A quad mark issue / variant exists with the 1st edition - see article. The 2nd edition has only been found with 2’ printed to the front.